How to Measure Like a Pro

Measuring for window treatments is much easier than most people think. We will customize your blinds to the sizes you write on the order. If these sizes are incorrect, it is impossible to change the blind, so take your time and double check your measurements. If you have any questions when measuring, please call us.

Here are some tips to follow to help make sure you get the right measurements:

Choose Inside or Outside Mount

Before taking any measurements, step back from your window and decide if you want to mount the window treatment inside the window recess or outside on the wall or molding. For an inside mount, the window opening must have enough unobstructed depth to allow mounting. Use a steel measuring tape. Measure to the nearest eighth of an inch - don't round your measurements.

Horizontal Blinds

For an inside mount, measure the opening width at the top, center and bottom recording the narrowest width. Measure the height left, right and center, recording the longest height.

For an outside mount, measure the opening width. If there is room, add at least 3" to each side of the window opening for a minimum light gap and maximum privacy.

Measure the opening height. Add a minimum of 2" in height to allow for mounting brackets above the opening and add your desired overlap for the bottom.

Vertical Blinds

For an inside mount, measure the width top, center and bottom, recording the narrowest width. Measure the height left, right and center, recording the shortest height.

For an outside mount, measure the opening width. If there is room, add at least 4" on each side of the window opening to ensure minimum light gap. Measure the opening height. Add a minimum of 2 1/2" in height to allow for mounting brackets above the opening and add your desired overlap for the bottom.

If you have any problems measuring your windows or have questions, please contact us. We are here to help.